GED 7870 - Teaching English in the Middle and High School 5-12

Goals: Facilitate acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills essential in assessing and teaching literacy skills in 5-12 school classrooms.

Content: This course is designed to teach potential middle and secondary school teachers how to connect reading strategies to content information; assist struggling readers; and provide information on instructional techniques, integrated learning models, and young adult literature that connects with a range of content areas. This course has been approved and designed to meet the Minnesota Department of Education Literacy standards for middle and secondary teachers.

Prerequisite: Completion of GED 7867, Theory to Practice with grade of B- or higher.
Credits: (4 credits)